I’d never had a whoopie pie until I made these bad boys. They were so good that I made the chocolate whoopie pies again, filled them with peppermint frosting, dipped them in chocolate, and stuck a lollipop stick in them, creating whoopie pie pops. I’m not sure I’d even heard of whoopie pies until the […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Dessert’ category
Salted Caramel Macarons
In the fall, I made a bunch of salted caramel things (including one of my favorite cupcakes ever, these salted caramel cupcakes). One day, after posting recipes for salted caramel mochas and salted caramel pears within a week or two of each other, I tweeted something about being on a salted caramel kick and asking what else I should […] Read more…
Heart Sugar Cookies
I keep seeing red and pink hearts everywhere – in store displays, on Pinterest, and all over the blogosphere. That can only mean one thing: it’s almost Valentine’s Day. I know that some people hate this holiday but I figure at the least it’s an excuse to eat something sweet. At it’s best, it’s a […] Read more…
Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes
Did you watch the Superbowl yesterday? I didn’t – instead I worked on some Valentine’s Day sugar cookies. I have a sugar cookie recipe that I love, but I’m still trying to find the perfect royal icing recipe. Do you have a favorite? Please share it in the comments section! For now, we have some […] Read more…
Heart Cake Pops
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I spent last weekend baking up a storm. These cake pops, plus heart shaped sugar cookies and some special flourless cupcakes with pink frosting are all coming your way. Each time I make cake pops, I find more ways to make them more easily and quickly (I’ll have to compile […] Read more…